BEAUFORT, July 16 -- Nine China tourists were injured when their van collided with a Perodua Axia at Km 21 of the Beaufort-Papar Road, near Kampung Gana, Membakut, on Tuesday.

District Police Chief Supt Champin Piuh said preliminary investigations indicated that the tourist van was attempting to overtake another vehicle and entered the opposite lane when it collided.

The drivers of both vehicles and several tourists sustained injuries and were taken to Membakut Health Clinic and Beaufort Hospital for treatment.

The Axia driver was transported to hospital by passing motorists before firefighters arrived while the van passengers were taken to Beaufort Hospital by ambulances and an Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) vehicle.

The Ax...